Physiology in relation to energy metabolism.

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5.4 P1: Physiology in relation to energy metabolism.

Energy Forms

Chemical

The energy released when substances combine or break down and form new substances

http://www.nmoga.org/glossary-of-terms

An example of chemical energy is when a log is burnt

Heat

Heat energy is a form of energy which transfers among particles in a substance by means of kinetic energy of those particles.

 http://physics.about.com/od/glossary/g/heat.htm

Heat energy can be formed by rubbing two hands together quickly due to friction.

Electrical

Electrical energy is the presence and flow of an electric charge.

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An example of electrical energy is receiving a static shock.

Light

Light is electromagnetic radiation, particularly radiation of a wavelength that is visible to the human eye (about 400-700 nm), or perhaps 380-750 nm.

http://www.ebme.co.uk/arts/lightsources/

An example of light energy is the light the sun produces.

Energy Laws

Conservation of Energy

The law of conservation of energy explains that energy cannot be created or destroyed therefore all energy is constant in a closed system. Although it also explains that energy can be converted, transformed and transferred.  An example of this is a pendulum as ...

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